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Win or lose, 49ers fans always seem to enjoy the Gold Rush, the San Francisco 49ers' cheerleading squad. Here are some shots of the Gold Rush in 2014 so far, plus our favorite photos from the last few years.

Win or lose, 49ers fans always seem to enjoy the Gold Rush, the San Francisco 49ers' cheerleading squad. Here are some shots of the Gold Rush in 2014 so far, plus our favorite photos from the last few years.

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the San Diego Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during an NFL preseason football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) less

A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during an NFL preseason football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose ... more

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL preseason football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) less

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL preseason football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP ... more

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL preseason football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) less

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL preseason football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014. (AP ... more

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bears in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

A 49ers's Gold Rush dancer cheers for the team in the third quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Indianapolis Colts at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The 49ers lost to the Colts 27-7. less

A 49ers's Gold Rush dancer cheers for the team in the third quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Indianapolis Colts at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The 49ers ... more

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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A 49ers's Gold Rush dancer cheers for the team in the first quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Indianapolis Colts at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The 49ers lost to the Colts 27-7. less

A 49ers's Gold Rush dancer cheers for the team in the first quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Indianapolis Colts at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The 49ers ... more

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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A 49ers Gold Rush girl leads the crowd in a cheer in the first quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Green Bay Packers at Candelstick Park in San Francisco, Calif, on Sunday, September 8, 2013.

A 49ers Gold Rush girl leads the crowd in a cheer in the first quarter. The San Francisco 49ers played the Green Bay Packers at Candelstick Park in San Francisco, Calif, on Sunday, September 8, 2013.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013.

A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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Cheerleaders dance along the sideline during the 49er's first regular season game against the Green bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA Sunday September 8, 2013.

Cheerleaders dance along the sideline during the 49er's first regular season game against the Green bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA Sunday September 8, 2013.

Photo: Michael Short, The Chronicle

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A 49ers cheerleader smiles during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the visiting Detroit Lions at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.

A 49ers cheerleader smiles during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the visiting Detroit Lions at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.

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Cheerleaders dance along the sideline during the 49er's first regular season game against the Green bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA Sunday September 8, 2013.

Cheerleaders dance along the sideline during the 49er's first regular season game against the Green bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA Sunday September 8, 2013.

Photo: Michael Short, The Chronicle

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A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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San Francisco cheerleaders head out to the field for start the 49er's first regular season game against the Green Bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA Sunday September 8, 2013.

San Francisco cheerleaders head out to the field for start the 49er's first regular season game against the Green Bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA Sunday September 8, 2013.

Photo: Michael Short, The Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) less

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose ... more

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Cheerleader Christina Palafox looks on during the fourth quarter as the 49er's first regular season game against the Green bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA Sunday September 8, 2013.

Cheerleader Christina Palafox looks on during the fourth quarter as the 49er's first regular season game against the Green bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA Sunday September 8, 2013.

A cheerleader leaves the field during a preseason game between the San Francisco 49ers and the visiting San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

A cheerleader leaves the field during a preseason game between the San Francisco 49ers and the visiting San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

Photo: Tony Avelar, Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

Photo: Tony Avelar, Associated Press

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The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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A 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleader performs during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The 49ers defeated the Bills 45-3.

A 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleader performs during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The 49ers defeated the Bills 45-3.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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A cheerleader dances during a preseason game between the San Francisco 49ers and the visiting San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

A cheerleader dances during a preseason game between the San Francisco 49ers and the visiting San Diego Chargers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Photo: Stephen Lam, Special To The Chronicle

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A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

A San Francisco 49ers cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the New York Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday October 14, 2012.

San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Cheerleaders. The San Francisco 49ers play the New York Giants at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday October 14, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush prepares to take the field during the pregame show before the San Francisco 49ers play the Buffalo Bills at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday October 7, 2012.

The San Francisco Gold Rush prepares to take the field during the pregame show before the San Francisco 49ers play the Buffalo Bills at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday October 7, 2012.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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